Scientific Advisor in Optics

At Inmersia, we develop near-eye displays (NEDs) for the next generation of extended reality (XR) glasses . Our mission is to merge the physical and digital realities to bring about a revolution of how we interact with the world . Our Team counts with experts in photonics and advanced materials, keeping Inmersia at the forefront of innovation backed by a strong intellectual property portfolio. Through partnerships with technology leaders in the XR field, we have established a position as a reference company within the ecosystem.

Now, we are at an exciting ramp-up phase and are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the team . Are you ready to make a difference in the future of XR? Apply to this job opening ( submit your cv as [name_surname_cv.pdf] ) and we will be delighted to meet you!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate witha Master’s or PhD degree in Optics to join Inmersia as a Scientific Advisor. The candidate will play a key role in transforming Inmersia’s cutting-edge technical innovations into robust intellectual property assets. The main tasks involve working along the R&D Team to understand and contribute to new inventions and translate the inventors’ ideas into technical documentation for patent applications . The role will also include conducting searches and analyses of patent and scientific literature relevant to NEDs to evaluate Inmersia’s IP and business strategies.

What you will do

Collaborate with R&D and IP teams to identify and contribute to inventions and prepare detailed invention disclosure forms (IDFs)

Write clear, technically concise, and complete invention disclosures (and drawings) for the patent attorneys

Analyze patent and scientific publications and summarize key findings for patent attorneys and R&D

What education & experience you have

Master’s or PhD degree in Optics , preferably with a focus on NEDs

2+ years of experience in writing R&D related technical documentation (ideally related to inventions), scientific publications, or similar, in the field of optics, preferably in XR

Professional working level of English

Valuable extra : Qualification of US Patent Attorney or US Patent Agent

What technical skills you have

Absolute essentials

Broad understanding of concepts in diffractive optics, refractive optics, wave optics and polarization optics

Working knowledge of optoelectronic components, especially light sources , light modulators and displays

Familiarity with optical system design

Valuable extras

Deep understanding of the working principles of NEDs or related systems

Working knowledge of optical coatings

Working knowledge of optical component manufacturing

Working knowledge of compact optical system integration

Working knowledge of liquid crystal optical elements

Ability to perform patent searches

What personal qualities you have

Ability to explain complex concepts in a structured and concise way

Structured and logical reasoning

Innovative and creative vision to identify new solutions to existing challenges

Proactive mindset and autonomous workload management

High personal and professional integrity

Good listening skills and open-mindedness to feedback and new ideas

Ability to work in a team and collaborate with external partners

What benefits you will gain by working at Inmersia

Full-time permanent contract

Industry competitive fixed salary , bonus according to the achievement of specific objectives and lifestyle benefits

Flexible schedule

Working on cutting-edge near-eye displays to revolutionize the XR industry

Working with talented and enthusiastic people towards a common mission

Strong opportunities to grow with the startup

Tangible influence on important decision making

Fast-paced, productive and pleasant work environment

Possibility to train to become a European Patent Attorney

General personal development opportunities – let us know what you need!

If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and would like to be part of a startup with great growth prospects , apply to this opening and we will be delighted to meet you !